Chaya Lerner

Hi there, I'm Chaya!

I have close to 40 yrs experience working with trauma and grief. My goal is to help you heal in the best possible way.

My focus

Struggling with anxious and depressed thoughts or self-doubt? I work with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. Together, we’ll build coping skills and create a personalized plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable.

My approach

I use Internal Family Systems and Eye Movement Desensitization to help you heal from trauma.

My communication style

I have a very relaxed friendly approach to therapy. I also do psycheducation to help you put your situation into perpective.

My journey to mental healthcare

Im a lesbuan trauma specialist. I worked with AIDS/HIV clients, Holocaust survivors and was on the first reponder team when the Surfside building collapsed. I have been thru a lot of grief personally and professionally.

My goals for you

Clients and I will set out treatment goals together.

Our first session

It will be session to get to know you and your challenges as well as how you are resilient.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Jewish

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Attachment-based

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Focus populations

HIV/AIDS

LGBTQIA+

Transgender

Body Positivity

Gay

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Police/Fire/First Responders

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Barry University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions